CELEBRATION

Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 17th February -14th October 8:15pm, Matinee Wednesday 12th August 2:30pm 2026
For four decades, a legacy has grown — bold, brilliant and ready to be celebrated. As the Babbacombe Theatre marks its milestone year in 2026 the highly acclaimed shows continue with Colin Matthews once again producing and directing a thrilling production bringing you something old and something new to enchant and entertain you in his 40th year at the theatre.

From West End and Broadway musicals to Oscar-winning soundtracks, Grammy-worthy pop anthems, and the comedic gems of classic entertainment, CELEBRATION brings all of this and more, as a talented cast embrace the true essence of variety in all its forms. Colin's milestone moments are remembered and reincarnated with a 21st-century brilliance that proves the show — and the legacy — must go on.

Audiences have come to expect a magical and memorable theatre experience, and everyone involved in CELEBRATION hopes that your evening meets every expectation and that you revel in some of the most iconic moments from Colin's extraordinary journey guiding the Babbacombe Theatre.